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Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green🇨🇳CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu Lighthouse

Also known as: Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu (Bulk Cargo Pier)

This concrete cylindrical tower stands 17 meters tall, with a focal height of approximately 21 meters. It features distinctive red and white horizontal bands and is mounted on a square concrete base. The lighthouse is situated on the west pier of the Píkǒu ferry terminal. Its light displays white, red, and green, indicating different approach directions. This aid to navigation has a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the safe navigation of ferries and other vessels using the Píkǒu ferry terminal by marking the west pier and guiding approaches.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
F W/R/G
Focal Height
21.0312m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Liaoning
Sea Region
west pier at the Píkǒu ferry terminal
Latitude
39.3650°
Longitude
122.3548°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Dalian(38.6 km)
Admiralty No.
P4067.4.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round tower mounted on a square concrete base

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu Lighthouse at night?+
Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu displays the characteristic F White/Red/Green. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sikuaishi at 11 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Zhuanghe Pt (34.2 NM NE), DALIAN (35.2 NM SW), Dalian Pt (41.8 NM SW), Dayaowan (41.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Píkǒu Gǎng Sǎnhuòmǎtóu Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.